Plant Manager

**Want to help us in our mission to end the plastic pollution crisis?**

**Then come join Samsara in tackling one of the planet's biggest problems with big impact**

Samsara represents the coming together of co-founders, the Australian National University (ANU), one of Australia's largest retailers and Main Sequence Ventures, to address a big planetary problem and build the kind of solution the world has been waiting for. Not only will Samsara’s technology play a key role in solving the world's plastic recycling problems and eliminating the production of plastics from fossil fuels, our commercial potential is compelling.

We are a jaw droppingly unique company Whilst we are an envirotech scale-up creating infinite recycling to end plastic pollution, we are also building an incredible place to work. We know that to make the magic happen our day to day working lives and rewards for our efforts need to be unique and exciting for the extra effort put in.

To fulfil this ambition, it is critical for Samsara to compete on the world stage for funding and talent. We are growing rapidly, and the company is at a pivotal and exciting stage of translating our founding technologies into scale-up and then industrial scale implementation in support of our key areas of production on recycling PET and nylon. We are engaging with and looking to expand our team with recognised leaders and experts in their field to help drive this evolution.

**The Role...**

The Plant Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of the chemical and enzymatic depolymerisation plant’s operations, including production, maintenance, safety, and quality control. This role requires a strong leader with a deep understanding of chemical manufacturing processes, regulatory compliance, and team management.

The role will initially oversee the Mitchell facility but will transition to overseeing the greenfield Jerrabomberra site from mid-2025.

Both sites are prototype facilities. This role will suit a curious, dynamic, hands-on plant manager with a keen interest in innovative science and engineering.

**Your key priorities in the next 12-24 months will be to...**
- Oversee daily operations of the plant to ensure efficient and safe production.
- Implement production schedules to meet company goals and customer demands.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations.
- Manage and lead a team of production supervisors, operator maintainers, and maintenance staff.
- Monitor and optimize production processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Coordinate with the quality control department to ensure products meet quality standards.
- Develop and manage the plant budget, including capital expenditures and operating expenses.
- Implement and maintain preventive maintenance programs for all equipment.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the plant.
- Consult with other departments, such as science, technology, supply chain, logistics, and business development, to ensure smooth operations.
- Prepare and present regular reports on plant performance to senior management.

**Ideally you will have...**
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
- Strong knowledge of chemical or FMCG manufacturing processes and equipment.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- In-depth understanding of safety, health, and environmental regulations.
- Proven ability to manage budgets and optimize production costs.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in using manufacturing software and Microsoft Office Suite.

You are a purpose-driven team player, inspired by the opportunity to make a global impact. You deeply believe in Samsara’s mission and the vital role we will all play in creating the most impactful recycling company.

**What you might like about us...**

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Remuneration_** - we offer competitive salaries in addition to the option of owning company shares.

**_Flexibility_** - at Samsara, flexible work means that our people are able to achieve work-life harmony. This includes support for how our people maintain health and wellbeing, parent or care for others, study, transition to retirement or pursue personal interests.

**_Autonomy_** - you are trusted to work independently, make sensible decisions, ask better questions, adopt techniques to work smarter and do what you say you will do.

**_Flat structure_** - we don’t entertain bureaucracy at Samsara Our people are empowered to use their own initiative to solve problems collaboratively. Communication is fast which means quicker decisions and the flexibility to adapt quickly to changes.
- Samsara is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyo